How many points is DIURNAL worth in Scrabble?

DIURNAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept DIURNAL?

DIURNAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIURNALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.

Scrabble

Scrabble Dictionary

8 pts

DIURNAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points. DIURNAL means "happening during the day or daily".

/daɪˈɜːnəɫ/

Pronunciation

Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
Example: Most birds are diurnal.
Said of a flower open, or releasing its perfume during daylight hours, but not at night.
Having a daily cycle that is completed every 24 hours, usually referring to tasks, processes, tides, or sunrise to sunset; circadian.

Synonyms: circadian

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adjective

Valid CSW (UK) Scrabble Word

happening during the day or daily

In a sentence: "It is diurnal."

Check the Scrabble meaning of DIURNAL. It scores 8 points.

Add one letter after DIURNAL. Every word is valid in CSW24 (International).

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Is DIURNAL a Scrabble word?: DIURNAL is a valid Scrabble word in CSW24 (International). It scores 8 points.
What does DIURNAL mean?: happening during the day or daily
How do you use DIURNAL in a sentence?: In a sentence: "It is diurnal."
How many points is DIURNAL worth in Scrabble?: DIURNAL is worth 8 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept DIURNAL?: DIURNAL is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).
Can you add a letter to DIURNAL?: In CSW24 (International), adding one letter at the front or back makes DIURNALS. Board placement and cross-words must also be legal.